Extremadura

Its construction began about 20 BC and was inaugurated in the 1st century AD. Shaped as an hippodrome, it was used for chariots racings. After the fall of the western Roman Empire it was still used for equestrian purposes. UNESCO heritage since 1993, it is located at Avenida Don Juan Carlos I, Mérida.

Located at Avenida de Extremadura, Mérida - whose patron saint is Saint Eulalia.

Located at Avenida de Extremadura, Mérida, this paleo-christian basilica is dedicated to the city's patron saint.

On the basement of Saint Eulalia Basilica, at Avenida de Extremadura, Mérida.

At Avenida de Extremadura, Mérida. This photo was taken in the Funerary Crypt, on the basement of the basilica. In this part of the crypt you can have a glimpse of the groundfloor, where a mass was taking place.

Built between 68 and 54 BC, this temple is located at Avenida de Extremadura, Mérida. In the 17th century a small chapel was built right behind, using the Temple of Mars as façade. The chapel is dedicated to Saint Eulalia (the patron saint of Mérida), whose basilica can be seen right behind.

Viewed from Calle Arenal de Pan Caliente, Mérida.

Viewed from Albarregas Roman Bridge. The railway bridge can be seen in the background. Mérida has two Roman Bridges: the other stands across River Guadiana and is much longer: Albarregas is a tributary of Guadiana and a much narrower river.

A view from the access to The Roman bridge over River Albarregas, at Mérida. This Roman aqueduct was classified as UNESCO heriatge in 1993.

This is one of the three Roman aqueducts of Mérida, classified as UNESCO heritage in 1993. The photo was taken from Avenida Felipe Corchero, which passes right underneath the aqueduct.